I'm owned by two horses. Romeo is a 17 year old AQHA gelding, who will be putting his trail buddy / babysitter status to good use. Harley is a 7 year old AQHA gelding out of Skys Blue Boy, and this year, we're going to try all KINDS of new things.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Conversation Starter...

How do you view your riding? Are you hoping to accomplish a certain task, then "stop learning", and repeat the same thing forever? Are you "always learning", constantly searching for the next level of whatever style of riding you're in? Is it a faster run time? A higher fence? A better test score?

How about your horses? Is every ride a lesson for them? Are you trying to get them more supple, more responsive, better at a certain task? Or have they reached the goals you want for them, and now you just enjoy that current task together, satisfied you've gotten good enough?

With my horse, I am constantly learning and aspire to do so much with him. Taking dressage lessons, but I would like to get into eventing AND competetive trail riding. I am enjoying every minute of the ride. Well....the broken shoulder 2 years ago sucked....But, the progress we have made makes me proud of my horse and I. Who needs a psychiatrist? I just ride!